In the spirit of “Always Dream Bigger,” the UW-Milwaukee community gathered to formally invest Thomas Gibson as chancellor and celebrate his leadership, his connection to higher education and his vision for the university’s future. Chapters: 0:00:07 Processional 0:04:27 Always Dream …
Dear UWM Community, Today, I was honored to be inaugurated as the 10th chancellor of theUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I feel proud to serve this remarkable university and to work alongside our amazing students, faculty and staff. As we continue our work together, we will be guided by …
School is back in full swing and campus is energized by the excitement of a new academic year. This fall, we welcomed our largest first-year class in 17 years, a reflection of the confidence students and families have in the value …
Dear Students, Welcome to UWM’s campus — I’m glad you’re here! I hope you’re looking forward to the year ahead. College is about so much more than what happens in the classroom. I hope you take advantage of the many …
Dear Colleagues, Welcome to a new academic year! I hope you were able to find some moments of renewal and rejuvenation over the summer months. I look forward to working with you as we step forward into a new year, …
This month marks my first anniversary at UWM, and I continue to be impressed by all that is achieved on our campus every day. As I look ahead, I am optimistic about UWM’s future. We are seeing strong enrollment, inspiring …
Chancellor Gibson shared his vision that UWM be a model of a public-serving research university, stating, “I believe we have an obligation to be stewards of place, and today, I want to tell you how we are doing just that.”
We have many reasons to celebrate across the UWM community. Last week, more than 3,200 graduates joined our proud network of over 215,000 Panther alumni at our 134th commencement – an inspiring testament to the power of access, excellence and community engagement. …
Dear UWM Students, We are writing today with an update on our student centers. We are grateful for the meaningful feedback we received from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members during the design input sessions, as well as through emails and conversations. You asked us to slow down the process, so there was more time to consider what you had to …
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share that John Drevs has been appointed as UW-Milwaukee’s next vice chancellor for the Division of Marketing & Communications, effective June 26, 2026. In this role, Vice Chancellor Drevs will report directly to me …